53 arrested for alleged corrupt and illegal conduct over Shap Pat Heung RC Election
2003-9-17
The ICAC has so far arrested 53 persons for alleged corrupt and illegal conduct in connection with the 2003 Rural Committee (RC) Election for Shap Pat Heung, Yuen Long.
Arrested in the ICAC operation code-named " Arctic Fox ", which commenced on Sunday (September 14) night, were 52 Village Representatives and a businessman.
Arising from a corruption complaint, the ICAC inquiry concerns allegations in relation to corrupt conduct to bribe electors, provide refreshments and entertainment at election, use force or duress against electors, as well as illegal conduct over election expenses, respectively under Sections 11, 12, 13 and 23 of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.
Twelve of the arrestees are being detained by the ICAC, while the remaining 41 have been released on bail. ICAC inquiries are continuing.
Meanwhile, the ICAC is appealing for information on the whereabouts of Kam Chi-shing, an election agent, to assist in its investigation.
Anyone who has information on Kam's whereabouts is urged to contact the ICAC on its 24-hour hotline 2526 6366. Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Arrested in the ICAC operation code-named " Arctic Fox ", which commenced on Sunday (September 14) night, were 52 Village Representatives and a businessman.
Arising from a corruption complaint, the ICAC inquiry concerns allegations in relation to corrupt conduct to bribe electors, provide refreshments and entertainment at election, use force or duress against electors, as well as illegal conduct over election expenses, respectively under Sections 11, 12, 13 and 23 of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.
Twelve of the arrestees are being detained by the ICAC, while the remaining 41 have been released on bail. ICAC inquiries are continuing.
Meanwhile, the ICAC is appealing for information on the whereabouts of Kam Chi-shing, an election agent, to assist in its investigation.
Anyone who has information on Kam's whereabouts is urged to contact the ICAC on its 24-hour hotline 2526 6366. Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.